Fuel filter isn't a bad idea--though I don't use one and have never had
a problem in
24 years; just kept the tank clean--but the original post wasn't about a
few flakes
of rust, but lots of "silt." His filter could clog repeatedly, possibly
at some very
inopportune times.
The tank should be cleaned out, and while they're at it new flexible
fuel lines are
in order (a filter at the tank or fuel pump won't stop chunks of rubber
from disintegrating
fuel line getting into the carbs).
bs
Alan Seigrist Blue 100 wrote:
> Bob -
>
> A filter is always a good solution - from time to time my cars sit for some
> time and rust can build up, so even if you car is currently running clean,
> it can get crud in there later on without too much effort.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Alan
>
>
> On 6/6/07, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Am I the only one who thinks putting a filter in is, at best, a band-aid
>> solution (guess
>> what happens when the fuel filter plugs with crud)?
>>
>> If you have silt going through your system, you should pull the tank and
>> clean and seal
>> it (it likely has pin-hole leaks anyway--is there any gas smell in the
>> boot?). I'd flush the
>> fuel lines too, and (at least) check the float bowls.
>>
>>
>> bs
>>
>>
>>
>> Steven Newell wrote:
>>
>>> Some months ago I posted about helping a friend get his 100/4 back on
>>> the road after 7 years not started, 17 years without plates. After
>>> careful prep following list recommendations, we got it running and he
>>> re-registered it this spring. Bill joined the local Healey club and
>>> he's going to drive it to a local shop for a tune-up and new tires.
>>>
>>> We drained then flushed the tank with a couple gallons of fresh fuel
>>> before running it, but it's been years and I expect we'll continue to
>>> find silt coming through. I'd feel much better with a filter between
>>> the tank and the carbs. All I find are metal fuel lines -- where would
>>> I put a filter?
>>>
>>> Steven Newell
>>> Littleton, CO USA
>>> '62 TR4 x 2 etc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
>> '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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>>
>>
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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